Mutability
noun
The quality of being capable of change or alteration.
The mutability of human nature often makes it unpredictable.
Often appears as...
- inherent mutability
- surprising mutability
noun
The quality of being inconsistent or not staying the same.
She was fascinated with the mutability of her memories over time.
Often appears as...
- mutability of time
- mutability of memories
noun
The ability to change or be changed, especially in genome.
High mutability can increase the rate of evolution.
Often appears as...
- genetic mutability
- high mutability
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Technical
noun
The quality of being capable of change or alteration.
The mutability of human nature often makes it unpredictable.
Often appears as...
- inherent mutability
- surprising mutability
noun
The quality of being inconsistent or not staying the same.
She was fascinated with the mutability of her memories over time.
Often appears as...
- mutability of time
- mutability of memories
noun
The ability to change or be changed, especially in genome.
High mutability can increase the rate of evolution.
Often appears as...
- genetic mutability
- high mutability
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Non-physical Traits
Use 'mutability' when discussing traits or qualities that can change, not physical objects.
His opinions show a remarkable mutability depending on the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Mutability' has a neutral connotation and doesn't imply whether change is good or bad.
The mutability of fashion trends keeps the industry dynamic.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts
Best fits abstract concepts or systems rather than describing specific events.
The mutability of the legal system allows it to evolve with society.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-physical Traits
Use 'mutability' when discussing traits or qualities that can change, not physical objects.
His opinions show a remarkable mutability depending on the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Mutability' has a neutral connotation and doesn't imply whether change is good or bad.
The mutability of fashion trends keeps the industry dynamic.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts
Best fits abstract concepts or systems rather than describing specific events.
The mutability of the legal system allows it to evolve with society.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-physical Traits
Use 'mutability' when discussing traits or qualities that can change, not physical objects.
His opinions show a remarkable mutability depending on the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Mutability' has a neutral connotation and doesn't imply whether change is good or bad.
The mutability of fashion trends keeps the industry dynamic.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts
Best fits abstract concepts or systems rather than describing specific events.
The mutability of the legal system allows it to evolve with society.
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changeabilityficklefluctuateinconstancyinstabilitypredictabilitytransiencevariability
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tremendous powers for helping us understand and shape the way we think about nature and about ourselves in relationship to nature in this project were specifically interested of course in ice I'm fascinated by the beauty of it the mutability of it the malleability
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and shape the way we think about nature and about ourselves in relationship to nature. In this project, we're specifically interested, of course, in ice. I'm fascinated by the beauty of it, the mutability of it, the malleability of it,
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Time-lapse proof of...
tremendous powers for helping us understand and shape the way we think about nature and about ourselves in relationship to nature in this project were specifically interested of course in ice I'm fascinated by the beauty of it the mutability of it the malleability
Video examples
James Balog: Time-lapse...
and shape the way we think about nature and about ourselves in relationship to nature. In this project, we're specifically interested, of course, in ice. I'm fascinated by the beauty of it, the mutability of it, the malleability of it,
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Claudia Rankine
American Poet
As African-Americans, that's what's being played fast and loose with, our citizenship. When you have the Trayvon Martins and the Michael Browns being shot and killed, it's because, on a certain level, there is a kind of mutability in the understanding of citizenship around the black body.
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Susan Sontag
American Author
To take a photograph is to participate in another person's mortality, vulnerability, mutability. Precisely by slicing out this moment and freezing it, all photographs testify to time's relentless melt.
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Vinoba Bhave
Indian Educator
In this world of chance and change and mutability, the fulfillment of any resolve depends on the will of the Lord.
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Joseph Addison
English Writer
Mutability of temper and inconsistency with ourselves is the greatest weakness of human nature.
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Claudia Rankine
American Poet
As African-Americans, that's what's being played fast and loose with, our citizenship. When you have the Trayvon Martins and the Michael Browns being shot and killed, it's because, on a certain level, there is a kind of mutability in the understanding of citizenship around the black body.
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Susan Sontag
American Author
To take a photograph is to participate in another person's mortality, vulnerability, mutability. Precisely by slicing out this moment and freezing it, all photographs testify to time's relentless melt.
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Vinoba Bhave
Indian Educator
In this world of chance and change and mutability, the fulfillment of any resolve depends on the will of the Lord.
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Joseph Addison
English Writer
Mutability of temper and inconsistency with ourselves is the greatest weakness of human nature.
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